ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 958012 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
belated
celebrated
demean
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
58% Answer Correctly
flourish
raucous
lurid
deferment

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
accentuate
patron
exalt
mediate

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
highlight
epistolary
curtail

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
iridescent
slavish
revive
opportune

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."